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Habeas Corpus Debates Shrink to Six Month Term
The Historical Register notes the August Assembly reducing the Habeas Corpus suspension to six months with possible six month continuance, as peers argue over necessity and limits of such extraordinary power. They claim suspensions protect liberty by allowing government action against conspirators, while questioning duration and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt and Townshend
Lord Carteret
Argyle
Grafton
Wharton
Newcastle